Laws
Statutes – Title 30, Article 5: Powers of Attorney (§ 30-5)
Definition – “Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an attorney in fact or agent to act in place of a principal, whether the term “power of attorney” is used (§ 30-5-2-7).
Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 30-5-4-1(4))
By Type (11)
- Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
- General (Financial) Power of Attorney
- Limited (Special) Power of Attorney
- Living Will
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Minor Child Power of Attorney
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney
- Real Estate Power of Attorney
- Revocation of Power of Attorney
- Tax Power of Attorney
Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will) – A document accomplished in advance to plan for potential future scenarios involving the declarant’s/principal’s health status & incapacitation.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of one (1) witness for the appointment section (§ 16-36-1-6(a)(3)), two (2) witnesses for the declaration section (§ 16-36-4-8(b)(5)).
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Constructs a principal-agent relationship where the attorney-in-fact is entitled to perform financial assignments in the granting party’s name. (Does not terminate upon incapacitation.)
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 30-5-4-1(4))
General (Financial) Power of Attorney – Let’s users select from a list of financial powers to convey unto a third-party representative. (Terminates if the principal becomes incapacitated.)
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 30-5-4-1(4))
Limited (Special) Power of Attorney – A POA that can be tailored to the needs of its executor by allowing them to insert their own powers/duties within the spaces provided.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 30-5-4-1(4))
Living Will – A premeditative measure where a declarant can record their preferences for end-of-life care in case they become incapacitated and unable to voice their own wishes.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses (§ 16-36-4-8(b)(5))
Medical Power of Attorney – Individuals who have a person they trust to make decisions on their behalf regarding healthcare at the time of incapacity may execute this form to appoint them as their representative/agent.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of One (1) Witness (§ 16-36-1-6(a)(3))
Minor Child Power of Attorney – Utilized by mothers/fathers/guardians who wish to delegate parental powers to an attorney-in-fact so that they may authorize medical treatment and/or enroll the child in school.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 30-5-4-1(4))
Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – Permits a person other than the owner or purchaser to carry out a vehicle transaction on their behalf.
Download: PDF
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 30-5-4-1(4))
Real Estate Power of Attorney – An instrumental document for individuals who need another person to carry out real estate dealings in their name, e.g., selling, purchasing, managing, & financing.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 30-5-4-1(4))
Revocation of Power of Attorney – When a principal feels it’s time to end the conveyance of authority, they can cancel it by executing this form and sending a copy to their attorney-in-fact (as well as any institutions that may have the original POA on file).
Download: PDF, Word (.docx)
Signing Requirements: Must be signed by the principal (§ 30-5-10-1(a)(2)).
Tax Power of Attorney – People who wish to appoint an accountant, tax attorney, or another type of agent to represent them for tax purposes can complete a copy of this form.
Download: PDF
Signing Requirements: Must be signed by the taxpayer (45 IAC 15-3-4(a)(5)).
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